Children are more prone to burns because they have thinner skin, which burns more quickly than adult skin. There are many things you can do to safeguard your child from dangers in and around the home.

Avoid carrying hot beverages when you're around children. Use a tight-lidded cup like a travel mug to prevent hot liquids from spilling.

Keep children out of the kitchen when you're cooking. Make sure pot handles are turned away from the edge of the stove so children can't knock them over.

At bath time, test the water temperature before letting your child into the bathtub.

Check your hot water heater at home. If the temperature is more than 49°C or 120°F, lower the settings. Always turn on the cold water first and teach your children to do the same.

Create a barrier around the fireplace, especially if you have a young child under 5 years old.

Don't use a hot-steam vaporizer in your child's room. Choose a cool-water humidifier instead to increase moisture in the room.

Cover electrical outlets in your home and make sure electrical cords are out of the reach of children.

Touch the car seat and belt straps of your child's car seat before sitting your child down. Car seats can get really hot on a sunny day. Cover the car seat if you're parking in the sun for a long period of time.

Avoid heating baby bottles in the microwave. Microwaves don't heat liquids evenly, so some of the milk might be hotter than you think.

Always keep an eye on children when they are playing. Lamps, stoves, fireplaces, and electrical outlets are just a few of the things that can cause harm.

Keep burning candles out of a child's reach and blow the candles out when you leave the room.